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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1892
Page
5
A fragmented tale centers on a tireless working woman urged to rest, framed by gendered toil and enduring devotion. The text notes a Kansas City setting with mention of S. Paine, reflecting a historical urban context.
In March 1745 a Gloucester company sails for Louisburg. Three young men visit Peggy Wesson to tell fortunes and mock her, leading to a silver curse. Martin Sanders shoots a crow believed to be Peggy's witch, injuring Peggy’s leg when she later falls breaking her leg on a silver piece. The siege proceeds, Peggy dies, and Sanders preserves the silver sleeve buttons with her curse token, a local legend preserved by descendants.
Digestibility varies by item calffoot jelly, tripe and rice digest in about thirty minutes to one hour. Fish like whiting digest easily due to short fiber, but digestibility does not equal nutrition. Rice nourishes many but is less nutritious overall. Napoleon's Talisman section hints at fate and prophecy through historical allusion.
A New Hampshire farm tale opens with Mrs Hinkley spotting a dressy city visitor. Miss Mary Grinnell, chic in a white parasol and muslin, thaws the wary farm crowd. A calf entangles Mary, Rob intervenes, and an engagement rumor blooms as Aunt Matilda guides the comic unfolding.
A lyrical poem about the sea, imagining it as a living musician that sings, sobs, and roars. It depicts waves dancing at night, wind blown foam, and a haunting cadence of drums as the shore settles into eternal sleep.
A long rural reminiscence tells how Ralph the dog follows travelers for days, guarding a master’s memory. The story centers on Robert, Mollie, and a determined setter named Ralph, who waits by a master’s stick until the owner returns or is believed gone.
At a recent meeting concerns were raised about the bonds. Attendees questioned the terms and fiscal impact, while officials defended the issue and outlined planned proceeds and uses.
Rumors claim a fresh lawsuit could derail city bonds despite strong Water Works Company position. A prominent Athens lawyer allegedly warned the bonds may be upset, but city authorities deem it bosh. Supreme court ruling is seen as tracking the case, with confidence of a favorable outcome for the city amid legal sparring.
Athens merchants pledge to close shops on election day to boost Democratic turnout and support for the ticket. University of Georgia literary societies show high engagement under a new faculty rule requiring active membership. Phi Kappa and Demosthenian chapters plan magazines and report pledges, with 48 and 30 initiates respectively as halls improve and student involvement rises.
The New York World lauds Hon John Temple Graves for eloquent Cleveland and Stevenson speeches in New York state. It notes witty Georgia anecdotes, including a Rome wife quip about Senator Hill. The piece cites Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a proof of catarrh cures, calling the disease loathsome and dangerous.
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